Upcoming Introductory Programs

Common Ground is open to everyone, whether they have an established practice or have never meditated before.

Our drop-in (no registration required) weekly practice groups (Sundays from 10:30-11:45 a.m., or Sundays from 7:00-8:30 p.m., or Wednesdays from 7:30-9:00 p.m.) are a good place to see what Common Ground is like. These groups start with a half hour of guided meditation, followed by a dharma talk and discussion. These weekly groups are designed to be a cornerstone for one’s practice by providing ongoing instruction and teachings that help illuminate the simple but challenging practice of mindfulness. Mindfulness is the way to go beyond habits of distraction and grasping. To walk this path of wisdom and compassion, we need the support of a community that shares this intention. If you have children, check out the Sunday morning Children’s Practice, Pre-Teen Practice, and Teen Practice programs.

Click here for a talk by our Guiding Teacher Mark Nunberg called “Understanding the Path”.

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation Workshop with Gail Iverson

Mindfulness meditation leads to insight into the nature of our hearts and minds, revealing an inherent clarity, openness, and ease. This workshop includes exploration of the intention behind practice, an introduction to insight (vipassana) meditation techniques, instructions for working with common obstacles, an overview of the practice of lovingkindness, and a discussion on how mindfulness can be part of one’s daily life.

Gail Iverson has been practicing mindfulness meditation since 1987 and formerly served as Chair of the Board of Directors at Common Ground.